Lovely Nurtured - Fertility, Homebirth, Hormones

The first episode in my new series "What the Research Says", where I am diving into the EVIDENCE from reputable studies about the routine things done in hospitals so you can create your birth plan with confidence! This episode is all about DELAYED CORD CLAMPING, and the evidence of the pros and cons of delayed cord clamping. In this episode we talk about: - The different times you can wa...

Have you wondered why you would need a doula for your hospital birth? Or what is the difference between a doula to a midwife? In this episode, we talk about... - What are the main roles of a doula? - When would you hire a doula vs a midwife - What scope of practice for doulas ... and more! Don't miss out on this episode! Want to book me as your doula? Check out my website or DM on my Instagram...

In today's episode, we are talking all things BIRTH PLANS! I think birth plans are a helpful tool you can use to become educated on your birth options. We go over: - Do you really need a birth plan? - How detailed should your birth plan be? - Who should you share your birth plan with? - What should you do if your provider disagrees with your birth plan? ... and more! This is a podcast episode you...

This episode is one of my favorites yet! 🔥🔥🔥 This is a MUST-listen for currently pregnant moms or soon-to-be pregnant moms, as this information will be invaluable for your birth! In this episode, we go over... - What are the top 4 hormones of labor - How to optimize these hormones so they HELP you give birth - Actionable steps you can take with real-life examples from the births I have attended...

Birth is not the finish line; it is the STARTING LINE! In this episode, we go through common questions that you can have for POSTPARTUM, including: - How long does postpartum actually last? - Will I ever feel like myself again? - What should I eat postpartum to heal and feel good? - Why is breastfeeding so hard, and is it okay if I don’t love it? ...And so much more! I’m incredibly passionate abou...

Oral health and development might not sound glamorous, but trust me, I could talk about it all day . Maybe it's because I was that rare child who actually loved going to the dentist (weird, I know). At one point, 10-year-old me actually wanted to be a dentist... but thankfully, I grew out of that phase #doulasrock. More likely, it’s my own experience with mouth breathing that made me obsessed....

How to have a great hospital birth! In this episode, we go over... - The importance of telling your provider your preferences if you want to do something outside of the hospital routine. - The importance of a doula at the hospital - Laboring at home - Labor tips at the hospital - Making SURE you get your 'golden hour' after birth AND MORE!!! Seriously, this is not an episode you want to miss! Have...

All the TTC tips!! You can do many things to support your fertility, and these things can REALLY make a difference. In this episode, we dive into: - Blood sugar (OF COURSE!!), one of my favorite things ever to talk about because it has really changed how I feel! - ACTIONABLE steps you can take to lower stress. I know this one feels so annoying, but there are things you can do! - Movement for your...

Today we are talking about the cascade of interventions. This is something EVERY birthing woman needs to know about and be deeply educated on, because it can dramatically impact your birth and birth experince. We go into how one intervention in birth can lead to another which can lead to another, etc. Share this with all the pregnant mommas in your life because it is such helpful information!

Some tips from a doula all about how to have a better pregnancy. I'm a big believer that there are some things you can do with your health that can impact your pregnancy for the better. We go IN DEPTH on: - How your partner's health and blood sugar could be the hidden influence on nausea during pregnancy, AND actions on what to do to prevent that. - How your blood sugar levels can affect your preg...

Are you pregnant or trying to get pregnant? Than this episode is for you. This episode is all about all the things you should be eating to have a healthy baby. Nutrition cannot be overlooked!

What even is a doula? Why would I need one? In this podcast episode I go into detail about what a doula is and why everyone needs one for their birth. If you are doing a home birth, birth center birth, or hospital birth, having a doula will only BENEFIT you. xoxo, Kena

Dear Acne, thank you. Acne is one of the worst things EVER! In this episode I share about how I have struggled with acne for 7 years, and the top things I would do now looking back to clear my skin. We go over detoxing, gut health, food, products, emotions and more. I am grateful for acne, because without it, I wouldn't have learned about all the things that I shared. Interested in working with me...

One of the first things that started my holistic healing journey and something I am SO passionate about. Clean-ingredient products. Did you know the average person uses 9 products a day transferring 126 chemicals on their body? (Environmental Working Group) Listen to this podcast episode all about clean products, their effects on the body, more crazy statistics and some tips for finding clean ones...

In this Episode I go very in depth in some key things that birth control does to the body. I explain its affects on the microbiome, sex hormone binding globulin, thyroid, and nutrient depletion. Then I share my favorite ways that my husband and I practice pregnancy prevention, and how they are completely natural and DO NOT disrupt either of our bodies. HAPPY HORMONES!!!! xo- Kena

All about the hormones! Every female (and male) needs to listen to this episode to understand a little bit more about some of the hormones that influence the female menstrual cycle. I quickly explain the hormones progesterone, testosterone, estrogen, DHEAs, sex hormone binding globulin, and cortisol. I also explain the difference between balancing your hormones and supporting your hormones, and wh...

5 reasons why home birth is safe (and even more safe) than a hospital birth for low-risk pregnancies. You have the power to make your birth what you want it to be! Take a listen, and I hope you leave feeling a little bit more confident and empowered over your birth plan and story. xo- Kena

Welcome to my podcast! Episode 1 of season 1! I am so glad you are here. In my FIRST episode I am telling you all about my personality and energy, my amazing husband, and my holistic health journey. I dive deep into how I got where I am today and the steps that it took to get here. I share my experience with accutane (which I was on for over a year of my life), and the struggle of acne, but how it...